Jim O’Neill: “Our political system is slowly deteriorating”
The renowned economist and former minister talks about the Northern Powerhouse, the city-town dilemma and the north of England’s relationship…
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Is Stormont about to collapse over the Northern Ireland protocol?
Boris Johnson succeeded in making the Irish border Stormont’s problem. It’s hard to see how that gets resolved.
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Luke Hall: It’s time to roll out powers through devolution
The government is levelling up the country by supporting local leadership and tackling regional imbalances, writes Luke Hall, Minister for…
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How to tackle digital exclusion
The rapid shift of essential services online means those without tech skills or access are falling behind, posing a major…
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Exclusive: Majority of British voters feel little connection with the people of Northern Ireland
New polling for the New Statesman may provide context for the lack of uproar in Britain over Boris Johnson’s Irish…
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Why apprenticeships must target younger and lower-skilled individuals
Apprenticeship policies must do more to target the declining opportunities young people are facing, say training experts.
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“Unesco don’t know what they’re talking about.”
Liverpool has reacted angrily to Unesco’s decision to remove its heritage status. But what does it really mean for the…
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To end homelessness, we need to flip the support system on its head
Neil Coyle MP says that rather than making people prove they are ready for a home, we need to give…
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